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The Women’s College World Series is back in Oklahoma City, once again placing the city at the center of one of college sports’ biggest events. The annual championship tournament at Devon Park brings thousands of visitors to Oklahoma City each year while drawing national television audiences and showcasing the city on a national stage. Fans Read More

Oklahoma City has once again received the highest possible bond ratings from both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 18th consecutive year the city has maintained the top-tier distinction. Moody’s affirmed the City’s Aaa rating and stable outlook in an April 6 report, while S&P Global Ratings affirmed Read More

The first cohort of students from the OKC Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has officially graduated, marking a major milestone for a workforce initiative led locally by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. The inaugural class included five graduates, each completing a rigorous, employer-driven program designed to prepare them for Read More

Oklahoma City’s growth story is getting national attention as Christy Gillenwater recently joined two economic development-focused podcasts to discuss how the region built its momentum and where it is headed next. Gillenwater joined Dane Carlson on the Econ Dev Show, where the conversation centered on the MAPS program and how it has helped shape Read More

Everyday expenses like groceries are one of the clearest ways people feel the cost of living — and in Oklahoma, those costs remain among the lowest in the country. New data from Visual Capitalist shows grocery prices in Oklahoma are about 4.6% below the national average, ranking the state third-lowest nationwide. That puts Oklahoma just behind Read More

Oklahoma City will add a new professional sports franchise in 2028, as the United Football League announced plans to place an expansion team in the city. The team will begin play in spring 2028 and serve as a primary tenant of the MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium, which is currently under construction in downtown Oklahoma City and expected to open that same Read More

As housing affordability continues to shift across the country, the time it takes to save for a home has become a clearer indicator of how accessible homeownership really is for the average American. New data from Visual Capitalist shows that timeline now averages 14.4 years nationwide, with wide variation depending on location. In Oklahoma, it takes 10.7 Read More

Oklahoma continues to play a significant role in the nation’s defense infrastructure, ranking among the top states for military presence. According to a new analysis from Visual Capitalist, Oklahoma is tied for 10th in the country with eight military bases, placing it alongside states with long-established defense footprints. The ranking reflects Read More